The government registers 6,500 violations in market monitoring and confiscates 579 tons of spoiled goods.
The government has reported over 6,500 violations during extensive monitoring campaigns targeting markets and sales points across various regions of the kingdom, as part of efforts to protect consumers and ensure the safety of available products.
Official data indicated that mixed monitoring committees seized and destroyed approximately 579 tons of spoiled or unfit food products, which were found in commercial establishments and storage warehouses not adhering to health safety standards.
The monitoring operations encompassed various trade chains and local markets, pinpointing several violations related to inadequate storage conditions, lack of hygiene standards, failure to present invoices, and the sale of expired products.
Authorities confirmed that these campaigns are part of tightening control over markets, especially during periods of increased consumption, aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring transparency in commercial transactions.
Furthermore, relevant authorities emphasized that monitoring operations will continue regularly, with legal actions taken against violators and enhanced coordination among various specialized departments to regulate markets and combat commercial fraud.
